Loving Lions: A Guide for Families Struggling with Addiction

Loving Lions provides readers with a glimpse into the darkness and confusion of addiction, both from the addict's perspective and the family's experience. The author provides a detailed description of his journey through active addiction, and the recovery process that led him back to his family, and to his future as the founder of Baystate Recovery Services.The author uses a combination of relatable stories and raw, descriptive details of active addiction to highlight the conflicting feelings that addicts and their families face, from compassion and empathy to fear and confusion. He will take you on a tour through the family system from the perspective of an addict, providing insight on what may need to change in order to truly provide help and support for someone in that position. His approach will help you redefine, and possibly reconsider, your approach toward addiction. Loving Lions is a genuine and emotional journey, and a must-read for anyone who loves an addict. The practical tools and overall insights are invaluable in the fight to help someone struggling with addiction issues. Loving Lions is an essential resource for families and friends of addicts, and for professionals in the recovery field.